Sukupuolisidonnainen
Sukupuolisidonnainen refers to a trait or condition that is linked to an individual's sex, typically inherited through genes located on the sex chromosomes. In humans, sex is determined by the X and Y chromosomes. Females typically have two X chromosomes (XX), while males typically have one X and one Y chromosome (XY).
There are different modes of sex-linked inheritance. X-linked inheritance occurs when a gene responsible for a
Y-linked inheritance occurs when a gene is located on the Y chromosome. Since only males possess a
The concept of "sukupuolisidonnainen" is crucial in genetics and medicine for understanding the inheritance patterns of